Selah: name meaning and origin

Selah

pause and reflect

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

Selah is a Hebrew name meaning "pause and reflect". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Se, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Selah

  • Selah & Jonah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Noah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Axel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Barnaby Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Callum Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Oliver Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Selah & Paloma Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Selah

What does the name Selah mean?

Selah is a Hebrew name meaning "pause and reflect".

How many syllables are in Selah?

Selah has 2 syllables (Se-lah), with the stress usually on "Se".

Is Selah a boy's or girl's name?

Selah is traditionally a girl's name.